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Phys.org / Devastating stellar storm seen on red dwarf star
A first ever detection of a coronal mass ejection from a small red dwarf could have big consequences for life on any nearby planets.
Medical Xpress / Finding solutions to the global issue of sexual harassment in medicine
One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) within their health care system.
Medical Xpress / Possible therapeutic approach to treat diabetic nerve damage discovered
Nerve damage is one of the most common and burdensome complications of diabetes. Millions of patients worldwide suffer from pain, numbness, and restricted movement, largely because damaged nerve fibers do not regenerate sufficiently. ...
Phys.org / Corral technique measures fragile quantum states in magnet-superconductor hybrids from afar
Hybrid materials made of magnets and superconductors give rise to fascinating quantum phenomena, which are so sensitive that it is crucial to measure them with minimal interference. Researchers at the University of Hamburg ...
Phys.org / Novel mRNA therapy curbs antibiotic-resistant infections in preclinical lung models
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Phys.org / Growing human organs for medical implants: New method gives human stem cells an edge in chimeric embryos
Scientists have discovered a method of helping human stem cells thrive in an animal embryo—a key development in efforts to grow human organs in animals for medical transplants.
Phys.org / A taste of the sea: Comparing five edible seaweeds
Researchers at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential ...
Medical Xpress / 'Cognitive Legos' help the brain build complex behaviors
Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the upper hand in at least one crucial domain: flexibility.
Medical Xpress / New study shows why some minds can't switch off at night
Australian researchers have found compelling evidence that insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain's natural 24-hour rhythm of mental activity, shedding light on why some people struggle to "switch off" at night.
Phys.org / Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been diagnosed with an incurable, likely lethal virus, Brazil's government told AFP Thursday.
Medical Xpress / Alternative sweetener sorbitol linked to liver disease
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being challenged with new ...
Phys.org / Ultrafast UV-C laser pulses generated and detected using 2D materials
Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This breakthrough could unlock new opportunities for transforming optical wireless communication ...
